10/27/2017

Here's something that's been on the easel for the last few weeks. I started this painting in February and it's been mostly languishing since then. I tried to keep the connection open much longer past the point of discontent and stuck-ness than I usually do. Even so I finally gave up on it and set it aside to be painted over. This month, however, influenced by my continued enjoyment of painter Joachin Sorolla, it started knocking on my door again. Using a new reference for the vase and table, and a new vision of landscape behind. This week there is a new reference for the roses. I am looking forward to seeing where it takes me.

Here are a few studies (ranging in size, oil on canvas) that got me going along with shots of the initial stages of this painting (36"x48", oil on canvas).